ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS- RADIOLOGICAL CHANGES
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SUMMARY
1. Ankylosis (fusion) of the SI joints.
2. Squaring of the vertebrae: loss of anterior corners & periositis of waists.
3. Bridging osteophytes: ossification of the joint annulus.
4. Severe form: bamboo spine.
Reference(s)
Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].
